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OPINION - Reader Views

May 1, 2005

Deltona has a shining jewel of land resting along Lake Monroe, brimming with old-growth trees and echoing whispers of long-ago history. Rather than recognize the intrinsic value this historic, environmentally sensitive land represents to Deltona, the city's Planning and Zoning Board annexed it and approved a new plan, caving in to the rampant destruction of rare, pristine land.

I encourage everyone to visit this parcel on the northwest corner of Providence Boulevard and Lakeshore Drive. Savor the gracious stands of trees, lake breezes wafting through old-growth vegetation, the glorious sight of an eagle's nest. Then close your eyes and listen for the paddles of old riverboats that plied this once-bustling area.

Share with our mayor and commissioners (ci.deltona.fl.us) your insistence that this historic treasure not be annihilated but preserved to share with our great-grandchildren. Deltona benefits from the infusion of history and culture, not jamming dwelling units together, increasing traffic and overburdening schools. Once destroyed, it vanishes forever.